TED-Ed: How quantum mechanics explains global warming - Lieven Scheire

The video explains how carbon dioxide contributes to global warming by absorbing infrared radiation emitted by Earth. It delves into quantum mechanics to describe how gases absorb specific light colors, focusing on the electromagnetic spectrum and thermal radiation. The greenhouse effect is highlighted, showing how increased carbon dioxide levels lead to climate change.

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